Port Lympne Wild Animal Park

Lympne
Hythe
Kent
CT21 4PD

Tel: +44 (0)1303 264 647
Email: info@howletts.net
Web: http://www.howletts.net


Whether you are interested in wild animals, historic houses or magnificent scenery, Port Lympne has something for everyone.

  • 400 acre Wild Animal Wilderness with Indian elephants, tigers, snow leopards, the largest captive group of black rhino in the world, lions, gorillas, monkeys, wolves and many more rare and endangered animals.
  • Safari Trailer ride - a great way to see all the park and its animals.
  • Way marked walks available for the more adventurous.
  • Magnificent Historic Mansion - with Spencer Roberts Animal Mural Room, Rex Whistler Tented Room and Moroccan Patio.
  • Beautiful Landscaped Gardens - 15 acres of terraced gardens, vineyards, figary and some of the most stunning views in the South East.
  • Seasonal Activities and Events - including safari treasure hunts, animal and keeper encounter sessions, children's activities.
  • Conservatory Restaurant and Gift Shop - Enjoy a freshly cooked meal or a snack in our licensed restaurant and visit our gift shop for unusual gifts to suit all tastes and pockets
  • Easy ramped access to entrance

     

    Opening Times
    (2005 times)
    Open every day of the year except Christmas day from 10.00am. We recommend that you allow between 4 and 5 hours to fully enjoy the park.

    Admission Charges
    (2005 prices)
    Adults £12.95; Children £9.95; OAPs £10.95; Family (2 + 2) £38.00; Family (2 + 3) £44.00.

    Directions
    By Road - Port Lympne is located at Lympne, near Hythe in Kent. Leave the M20 at junction 11 and the Park is situated just 5 minutes away. Look for the brown tourist signs. Plenty of free parking.
    By Rail - Just over an hour from London Charing Cross or Victoria to Ashford station. The Park is then only a 20 minute bus ride away.
    By Bus - Stagecoach East Kent Number 10 bus runs between Ashford and Folkestone via the Park. For times Phone +44 (0)1233 620 342.
    By Sea - The Park is easily reached from the channel ports and terminals.
    Le Shuttle - The Park is only 10 minutes drive from the terminal at Folkestone.
    Eurostar - Passengers alighting at Ashford International can take a local number 10 Stagecoach bus to the Park's main entrance.
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